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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- A Video from Jason & Penni with Details on Thursday's BusinessConnection Tradeshow
- A Thank You to our Media Partners
- BusinessConnection is This Week - Here's All You Need to Know
- Wednesday is Last Day to Get Discounted Food Court Tickets
- 7 New Members to Welcome
- 4 Recent Ribbon Cutting Photos and Videos
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Nominate a business for a Governor's Small Business Award by Thursday
- Register Now for Governor's Small Business Summit Planned for June 1st -- Tentative Agenda and Speaker List Included -- Chamber Members Get a Discount
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Main Point Monday Newsletter | May 15
- Brickly eNewsletter | May 16
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Happening in 2023
- A Shout Out to our Newest SSBI Partner, Adobe Walls Stoneworks
- and More
On behalf of our staff, Board of Directors, and the Amarillo business community, we want to thank you for your continued support of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to serving you now and in the future. Please let us know what we can do to help your business.
Penni F. Bentley
VP of Communications & Marketing
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
1000 S Polk
Amarillo, TX 79101
806.373.7800
806.342.2005 direct
806.674.7334 cell
penni@amarillo-chamber.org
www.amarillo-chamber.org
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Here's everything you need to know about BusinessConnection Happening on Thursday | |
Chamber President & CEO, Jason Harrison, and VP of Communications & Marketing, Penni Bentley, sat down to discuss the details of this tradeshow, the Food Court and more. Join us for the longest running annual Chamber event this Thursday at the Civic Center. Click here to watch the video on YouTube or click here to watch or share it on Facebook. | |
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To all of our media partners, thank you for helping us spread the word about this great networking event. Whether you have shared our radio or tv spot on your stations, posted about us on social media, or invited us on your show, we couldn't have a successful event without you.
Here are a few photos from our recent interviews.
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806 Sports, ABC 7 News Amarillo, Amarillo Globe-News / Amarillo Magazine, Alpha Media, Cumulus, EdgeBow Media/Brick & Elm Magazine, High Plains Public Radio, KAMR Local News 4 / KCIT Fox 14, Kingdom Keys Network, Legends 103.9/Route 66 Media, NewsChannel 10, Panhandle PBS/FM 90, Radio By Grace, The Upbeat Reporter, Townsquare Media, and Welcome Pardner. | |
The Chat with Chuck Williams & David Lovejoy (Alpha Media KGNC AM and KFDA NewsChannel 10) | |
Charlie Harding & Melissa Bartlett (Townsquare Media 98.7 The Bomb and Mix 94.1) | |
Eric Slayter (Cumulus Rock 108) | |
Craig Vaughn (Cumulus 95.7 The Armadillo) | |
Kenny Nagunst (806 Sports) | |
Lori Crofford (Townsquare 101.9 The Bull) | |
If you would like to schedule an interview with one of our staff, contact Penni at (806) 674-7334. | |
BusinessConnection is this Thursday, May 18th | |
Come by the office before 5pm Wednesday and pick up FREE VIP Tickets for you and your staff or customers and let's get everyone you know to come to this awesome one-day business-to-business tradeshow. You'll be able to check out around 200 booths with businesses and non-profit organizations from a ton of different industries all under one roof. If you can't get by for tickets, just give your business card at the gate for free entry between 10am and 4pm. You don't want to miss this fun day of networking.
While you're at it, grab some lunch tickets for the Tradeshow Food Court that will happen in the Regency Room of the Civic Center during the show from 11:30am - 1:30pm for just $10 each if you get them before 5pm Wednesday, May 17th. On Thursday the 18th they will be $15 each, but it's a great price for lunch so you can sample food from more than 20 restaurants and food/beverage providers and not have to leave the show or give up your parking place. You can purchase lunch tickets at the Chamber or through the registration button on the BusinessConnection page of our site here.
Thank you to all the exhibitors and sponsors who have helped make this event possible. We can't wait to see you at the Civic Center as an attendee or exhibitor Thursday!
Check out the updated digital poster below. We are proud to have Optimum Business and King Country Trailer as new Silver Sponsors.
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Check out our 30-second TV spot below or on YouTube or Facebook to share it with your friends, and watch for it on your favorite local channel. Special thanks to Jack Light, Panhandle PBS, for the voiceover for our spot. | |
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We have posters and FREE VIP tickets for our BusinessConnection tradeshow. We have mailed a poster and 20 tickets to all exhibitors who have signed up, but if you would like to pick up a poster or two for your office or some free VIP tickets for your staff or customers, you can pick those up at the Chamber during our normal business hours. They are available to all, even if you aren't exhibiting at the show.
We are excited to offer our longest-running annual event for members, so make sure you are a part of this one-day business-to-business tradeshow that connects over 200 businesses with thousands of other members and the general public. It's a great way to show off your products and services and see new trends in a number of different industries. Visit our website to secure your space now.
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Thanks to these sponsors:
Gold Sponsors: Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo National Bank, AW Broadband, Double U Marketing, FirstBank & Trust Texas, and LifeGift. Gold Sponsor representatives are pictured in the above poster. (LtoR: Barbara VerWey, Matthew Carpenter, Hollie Shankle, Amy Henderson, Ty Cox, and Wendi Swope.)
Silver Sponsors: 1-800-Plumber + Air & Electric, Andrews & Associates, Bell, City of Amarillo, FirstBank Southwest, Happy State Bank, Jenny Edwards Portrait, KT Black, King Country Trailer, Optimum Business, Polaris Healthcare, RedCap Staffing and Zip Print.
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Check out who has already signed up to exhibit at this business-to-business tradeshow.
Get your booth now and don't miss out.
If you have already signed up for a booth, watch your mailbox for your information packet and VIP tickets. If you need additional posters or VIP tickets, come by the Chamber during normal business hours and pick up what you need.
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Save $5 and Get Tradeshow Food Court Tickets by 5pm Wednesday | |
Make plans to grab lunch from the Tradeshow Food Court as part of our BusinessConnection Tradeshow on May 18th from 1130am-130pm. Attendees at the show will be able to purchase lunch tickets in advance for $10 each through Wednesday, May 17th from the Chamber, or they will be $15 at the door the day of the event. Food Court Tickets include a one-time entry for all you can eat samples from these participants while in the Food Court. (Note, to-go plates are not available and all food and drinks must be consumed within the food court area of the Regency Room.)
If you want to purchase tickets online for $10 each, click here to go to the BusinessConnection page and hit the red button for "Buy Lunch Tickets or Reserve a Booth" and you can pay with a credit card and then pick up your lunch tickets at the Chamber Information Desk at the tradeshow on Thursday morning. Or you can call (806) 373-7800 and pay over the phone. On Thursday, tickets will be $15 each.
Thank you to these companies who have already signed up to participate.
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Welcome to these New Chamber Members | | |
If you know of a business that is not a member of the Chamber, we always appreciate referrals. For more information on joining the Chamber and the costs and benefits, click here, or give our Membership Director Ashley a call at (806) 373-7800. | |
Amarillo Global Food Hub DBA The RANGE
Megan Stutz
800 S. Polk Street Ste 101
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 677-3664
https://www.therange.org/
The RANGE (Regional Accelerator & New Growth Engine) is an industry-led 501(c)(6) membership organization based in the Texas Panhandle. The RANGE will foster industry-led creation and adoption of technologies and solutions to the challenges of the global protein supply-chain by facilitating partnerships, investing in research and development, supporting regional workforce development, and promoting the regional economy.
Box Drop of Amarillo
Chris Childers
4515 S Georgia
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 433-3545
https://boxdropamarillo.com/
Local Family Owned Mattress and Furniture Clearance Center
Moreland Real Estate Group/Debbie Walker, Realtor
Debbie Walker
6900 I-40 Suite 275
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 670-9826
https://www.morelandregroup.com/debbiewalker/
Real Estate Agent representing buyers and sellers.
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Mochinut
Angela Jiang
1915 S Washington #300
Amarillo, TX 79109
(713) 471-4744
https://www.mochinutamarillo.com/
Mochinut is a popular brand of Mochi donuts. Our main menus are Mochi Donuts, Korean Rice Flour Hotdogs, Bubble Tea Drinks.
Pride's Christian Academy
Dr. Mary R Pride
1444 NW 20th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 471-6900
https://prideschristianacademy.godaddysites.com
Private Christian School that serves Grades Pr-k- 5th.
Trip Spots
Jamie Beckham
800 S Polk Ste 108
Amarillo, TX 79105
(806) 670-0580
https://www.tripspots.net/
Join us and see all the exciting spots in Amarillo! Rich with history, scenic beauty, and culture, Amarillo has something for everyone and we want to show it to you. Guided or self-guided tours.
West Texas Golf Lounge
Dillon Pool
9201 Town Square Blvd Ste 1240
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 803-1783
https://westtexasgolflounge.com/
Here at West Texas Golf Lounge, we have four TrackMan golf simulators for new and experienced golfers to use. Our high-tech golf simulators in Amarillo, TX are equipped with both radar and camera sensors to track ball spin, trajectory and impact conditions to ensure accurate results. They're also programmed with many different golf courses that you know and love. You'll feel like you're really out on the course, except you won't have to deal with expensive greens fees or harsh weather.
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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the ribbon cutting video.
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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the ribbon cutting video.
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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the ribbon cutting video.
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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the ribbon cutting video.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 24
Club Meeting: Round-Up Luncheon**
11:45am
Blue Sky at 4201 W I-40
More Information: Ashley, (806) 342-2015
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TUESDAY, MAY 30
Council Meeting: Business Council**
11:45am
Chamber Board Room
More Information: Mary, (806) 342-2009
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See more upcoming ribbon cutting & ground breaking events on our Week's Sneak Peek page or on our online calendar. If you would like more information on scheduling an event like this for your business, complete the online Ribbon Cutting Request Form.
* NOTE: We will help promote Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking events held outside of our normal business hours, however, we cannot guarantee the Chamber Staff or RoundUp Club members will be in attendance.
**Meeting requires RSVP and is open to council/committee members only and is closed to the public. If you would like more information on the meeting or open council/committee seats, please contact the staff member listed.
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Check out the email we sent out last week with information on nominating a business for a Governor's Small Business Award to be recognized at the Summit on June 1st. Nominations are due by this Thursday, May 18th. Fill out the online form here. | |
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Register Now for the 2023 Governor's Small Business Summit Happening in Amarillo June 1st at the Amarillo Civic Center
Chamber Members Can Attend for just $10 with Discount Code
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The Governor’s Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. It’s also an opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a multitude of small business subjects.
Tentative Agenda
745am
On-Site Registration / Expo Networking / Coffee
815am
Welcome
9am
Morning Session A
- Topic #1: Government Contracting
- Gina Woodward, SBDC (Moderator)
- Rich Lyles, Northwest Texas APEX
- Alyson Villalon, Potter County
- Randy Crawford, CNS Pantex
- Trae Kepley, City of Amarillo
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- Topic #2: Cybersecurity
- Jake Mitchell, Bazar Solutions
- Mason Stewart, Andrews & Associates
- David Melear, Amarillo National Bank
950am
Networking Break
10am
Morning Session B
- Topic #3: Access to Finance & Funding
- Amy Henderson, Amarillo National Bank
- Brittany Rivera, People Fund
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- Topic #4: Business Workforce Development
- Brian Enevoldsen, WT Enterprise Center (Moderator)
- Trent Morris, Panhandle Workforce Solutions
- Jay Barrett, AmTech Career Academy
- Todd McLees, Innovation Outpost
- Cindy G. Lanham, Mirarchi Management Group
1050am
Networking Break
11am
Morning Session C
- Topic #5: Succession Planning
- Eric Alexander, Six Arrows Consulting
- Whitney Wells, Amarillo National Bank Trust Department
- Chris Jones, Sprouse Shrader Smith
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- Topic #6: Marketing (Online/Social Media)
- Madison Mays, West Texas A&M University - Academic Affairs
- Emily Lake, Sod Poodles
- Jonathan Standefer, Sad Monkey Mercantile
1150am
Networking Break
1210pm
Luncheon - Governor's Small Business Awards
Panel Discussion
- Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC (Moderator)
- Amelia Balderrama, iDocket
- Lenny Sadler, Ditch Witch
- Brian Bruckner, Bruckner's
- Brian Kelleher, 575 Pizzeria
130pm
End of Program
130pm
Networking Event / Reception
*Registration is now open and and more details are coming soon! Watch our newsletters or this page for information or our website.
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Register for this event today to secure your seat. Registration includes breakout sessions, a keynote address and lunch for just $20 per person. Chamber Members can use the discount code
Chamber_50
to get a 50% discount and attend for only $10 per person thanks to the generous support of our SSBI Partners.
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SSBI Partner Content: Click here or the graphic above to read the "Always Serving" Pantex blog post or click here to email a representative directly. | |
Sponsored Content: Click here or the ad above for more information, or click here to email a representative directly. | | |
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Do you love networking at our After Hours Events but sometimes forget they are happening? Opt in to our text message reminders by texting the word CHAMBEREVENTS (without a space) to 40691. We send reminders of the date, time and location 2-3 hours before the event starts. It's free, but standard text message rates apply if you don't have unlimited texting. We also send out registration reminders about bigger events coming up through this special keyword. It's a great way to stay in the loop.
Please note, if you would like to opt in for reminders about ribbon cutting events, text the word REDCOAT to the same number. Note, ribbon cuttings are open to the public, but in order to serve on our Roundup Club as a Redcoat Representative, you must apply online.
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Sponsored Content. Click here or the ad above for more information.
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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities | | |
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MAIN POINT MONDAY FROM AMARILLO MATTERS | May 15
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: Healing the City
- State News
- Local News
- Out and About
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | May 16
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Tourists to Amarillo Spent $1 Billion in 2022
- Local Focus
- Cacique Opens Amarillo Location
- Canyon ISD President Calls for Board Member Resignation
- WTAMU Reaches Fundraising Goal
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Betting on the Range
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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CHAMBER JOB BANK -- LIST YOUR JOB OPENINGS FOR FREE
Is your company hiring? Did you know you can put job openings in our online Job Bank for FREE?
Check out our website and click the buttons for "Job Seeker" or "Employer" and you can either view job openings or post your own with an online form.
Have questions, contact Denise at (806) 373-7800.
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ONLINE COMMUNITY CALENDAR - PROMOTE YOUR EVENTS
Are you holding a fundraising event, open house, or other special events you want to share with the public? You can add events to our Online Community Calendar for FREE. Click here to complete the online form and submit it to the Chamber. Your event will not be visible until our staff approves the event, typically within 1-2 business days.
Please do not use this form to request or schedule a ribbon cutting or ground breaking event.
If you have questions about using the calendar, or what kinds of events are allowed, contact Denise at 806-373-7800.
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Chamber Events Planned for 2023
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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5/18/23 30th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/1/23 Governor's Small Business Summit
6/22/23 Business After Hours at Adobe Walls Stoneworks
7/13/23 Business After Hours at Amarillo National Bank Skyline Conf. Room
7/20/23 Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/10/23 Business After Hours at the Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
8/24/23 Business Excellence Awards Celebration
9/7/23 Business After Hours at Casey Carpet One
9/21/23 Business After Hours at FirstBank Southwest Downtown Tower
10/5/23 27th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/19/23 Business After Hours at Rockwood Furniture
11/9/23 Business After Hours at Four Points Sheraton (Hosted by RAM Hotels)
12/7/23 Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen
If you have questions about participating in or sponsoring any events, please call the Chamber at (806) 373-7800 or email chamber@amarillo-chamber.org.
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Thank You 2023 Supporting Small Business Initiative Partners | |
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The Chamber is thrilled to recognize our sponsors that stepped up to be part of the Supporting Small Business Initiative for 2022-2023. This program is designed to support the Chamber's efforts to serve our small business community better by offering programs, seminars, virtual events, and more for little to no cost to our members throughout the year.
Please join us in thanking these generous underwriting partners that are serving the Chamber, our members, and the entire business community with their support. DIAMOND PARTNERS: Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo National Bank, Atmos Energy, Happy State Bank, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, CNS Pantex, Reed Beverage, and Xcel Energy. RUBY PARTNERS: Amarillo College, Adobe Walls Stoneworks, Bank of America, Casey Carpet One, FirstCapital Bank of Texas, Southwest Airlines, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Andrews & Associates / cat.man.du, AT&T, Avant Garden, AW Broadband, BSA Health System, Carson Wealth Management, Edward Jones, FirstBank Southwest, Insurica, and KT Black.
If you would like to know more about this program and the benefits of partnership, contact Jason Harrison or Ashley Gutierrez at (806) 373-7800.
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Chamber Partner CGI Communications Offers
Advertising Options to Members
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CGI Communications has been a partner of the Amarillo Chamber for a number of years. CGI handles several advertising products offered to our members including website banner ads, community videos, ReviewTube reviews, and now has a new Magellan tool for voice-activated website searching for text and videos.
Our representatives and their team of associates will be reaching out to some of our members to offer more information about these tools that may be beneficial for your business.
Should you want more information on any of their products, reach out to Zeke or Stacey at the contact information below.
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Zeke Siembor
(585) 427-0020 Ext. 548 or (585) 301-5301
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Stacey Siembor
(800) 398-3029 Ext. 538 or (585) 305-4909
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Associates:
Corey Mulhern, Ken Wuest, and Maura Saraco
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We try to alert you anytime a third party may contact you so that you know they are a trusted and legitimate partner of the Amarillo Chamber. You may see our complete list of advertising options and partners on the Advertising Opportunities page of our website. We encourage you to always check this site or contact Penni Bentley at (806) 373-7800 to verify our official program partners before giving out personal or financial information.
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See our Staff Directory with photos, direct phone numbers and more on our Contact Us page of the website.
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2022-23 Chamber Board of Directors | |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
John Luciano
Chair
Street Volkswagen
Spanky Assiter
Chair-Elect
Assiter Auctioneers
Richard Constancio
Finance Chair
Shiver-Megert & Associates
Chris Reed
Past Chair
Reed Beverage
Jason Harrison
President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Wes Wright
Business Chair
Wright Law TX, PLLC
Julie Imke
Membership & Quality of Life Chair
Harrington Academic Hall
WTAMU Amarillo Center
Ed Nichols
Governmental Affairs Council Chair
Brown Graham & Company, P.C.
Brice Sheets
Ag & Natural Resources Chair
Alpha Media
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DIRECTORS
Tyler Andrews, Andrews & Assoc. / cat.man.du
Blaine Baker, Crown House Insurance
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Sonja Clark, Bell
Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles
Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
Andrew Hall, Amarillo EDC
Mark Hodges, FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Jody Holland, Jody Holland Training & Speaking
Matt Irwin, Insurica DFB
Karen Isern, Amarillo National Bank
Wade King, AgTexas Farm Credit
Charles Leard, M&R Liquor
Brent McClure, KFDA NewsChannel 10
Jared Miller, Amarillo City Representative
Joby Mills, Happy State Bank
Trent Morris, Workforce Solutions Panhandle
Lindsey Murphy, Education Credit Union
Joseph Peterson, Edward Jones
Brady Ragland, Tri-State Expo
Lindsay Reynolds, Elevate Amarillo President
Chris Rhynehart, Rhynehart Roofing
Doug Street, Affiliated Foods
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
Sean Wright, GVH Distribution
Ryan Zimmer, A-1 Rocket Industries
Learn more about our Board of Directors
on our website.
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The Chamber cannot guarantee your success or your profitability,
but it can guarantee the right business climate for you to succeed.
– Author Unknown
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